Sorry for the lack of "micro-writing." I've been preparing for my managerial interview with the Chicago Cubs. Until that magic day arrives, I thought it might be interesting to look at some of this year's biggest disappointments in MLB. If it's not that interesting to you, at least you didn't spend any of your hard-earned money for the information. Enjoy...
1. Carlos Lee--The numbers are simply ugly: .249/.291./.421. Maybe he has a twin brother, and they decided to trade jobs this summer as a gag. If so, someone please tell Chuck or Bobby or whatever his name is to go back to Wal-Mart and let the talented brother resume his duties in Houston.
2. Jason Bay--I like Bay as much as anyone, but even I thought this was a bad signing. Of course, I never dreamed he would be this terrible: .259/.347/.402. And now for the good news! Bay is only 31 years old and can easily rebound from this disaster of a season.
3. Brandon Wood--Think back to March. If you were like me, you actually smiled when the Angels finally handed a starting job to their long-time IF prospect. "This is the year he puts it together," I thought. Six months later, and Wood's career is in the toilet: .154/.184/.220. Are you kidding me? How could I have been so wrong about this guy?
4. Josh Beckett--It really wasn't so long ago that Beckett was one of the most-feared pitchers in the league. In 2010, he looks like Jamie Navarro. Yes, he's battled injuries, but Beckett is way too hittable these days. Here's hoping he gets it together next year, because a dominating Josh Beckett is fun to watch.
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